Photo by Santa Monica Farmers' Market
It's the largest grower-only certified farmers' market in Southern California and a favorite among local chefs. Visit the Santa Monica Farmers' Market every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Downtown Santa Monica, located at Arizona Ave and 2nd St.
Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary. Get your bloodys at Del Frisco's Halloween brunch this Sunday, October 30th.
Los Angeles Chefs and Restaurants, Santa Monica Pier, Westside Food Bank, Seafood for theFuture
The 2nd annual OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival hits the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, Oct. 1 in honor of National Seafood Month. This community fundraising event showcases the city's best restaurants and chefs with dishes featuring their favorite underwater ingredients such as oysters, shrimp, sushi, fish and tuna. Attendees will enjoy food and drink tastings, beer garden, live music, games, activities and more, and can also purchase a ticket to the Santa Monica Seafood Sustainable VIP Lounge, which includes tastings from select, sustainable restaurants, as well as cocktails and preferred seating in a designated area. OFF THE HOOK benefits theWestside Food Bank and raises awareness for the sustainable seafood movement through a partnership with Seafood for the Future.
TICKETS:
Available at https://offthehookseafoodfest2016.eventbrite.com
GA - $60 in adv., $70 week of
VIP - $90 in adv., $100 week of
For more information visit Off The Hook Seafood Festival
Grab your mates and get to The Anchor Venice this Saturday night for a free lobster roll as they celebrate their two-year anniversary. 100 of their signature truffle-topped lobster rolls will be given away to the first people at the party starting at 6 p.m. Live music and drinks specials continue through the night, and for those who've missed The Anchor's s'mores panna cotta dessert, it's back on the menu for the special occasion.
The Anchor Venice // 235 Main St., Venice 90291
Photos by The Anchor Venice
Wallflower Venice, a relative newcomer to the Rose Ave. dining scene, and one of the best spots in town for a modern twist on Southeast Asian flavors (and cocktails), recently added brunch to its repertoire. The menu moves from American staples like egg sandwiches and biscuits with jam to savory dishes including Chinese barbecue pork belly and chicken satay.
There's also a rotating selection of artwork on display in the rustic-modern dining room interiors designed by Dustin Miles (Venice Beach Wines). And starting Sunday, July 31, Tim Roller's work will be on display, mixed-media pieces that utilize a variety of materials, from wood and glass tile, to crystals and rope. The show is presented by Tessellate, which creates multi-sensory experiences of music and art. To commence Roller's month-long residency, Wallflower Venice is hosting a special brunch with what they've described as dreamy daytime musical vibes from Ken Satellite.
Whoa! Have we been filling up on these lobster rolls for a year already? Yes, yes we have. And we'll continue to do so as The Anchor turns 1 and invites everyone to enjoy its signature black truffle topped lobster roll with a drink of choice for $11 next Saturday, August 29. Start the celebration early at 11 a.m. with The Anchor's bottomless brunch ($14) or join in for happy hour at 3 p.m. and stake out a cozy corner to settle in for the evening's festivities.
Sip and sample among Main Street's best restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops and juiceries this Sunday at Mainopoly, an interactive tasting tour spanning Pier Ave. to Bay St. that mirrors the classic board game and raises funds for Heal the Bay and the annual Summer SOULstice.
Attendees will receive food tastings in exchange for "Mainopoly" dollars, which will include items such as fresh fish ceviche from Enterprise Fish Co., gelato samples from Dolcenero Gelato, tuna tartare from Areal Restaurant, cold pressed juice samples from Pressed Juicery and more. Select restaurants will also be offering drink specials, including $4 draft beers, $5 cocktails and $5 shots for those with the official event wristband.
Other activities include beer gardens and the "Go to Jail" VIP lounge and Beer Garden sponsored by Shock Top with a DJ, photo booth, drinks, food, picnic tables, games and more. All participants are encouraged to dress in "Monopoly"-inspired or patriotic attire and to hit all of the locations on their game board to be entered to win a "Taste of Main Street" prize package.
Check-in starts at 3 p.m. at Areal Restaurant, 2820 Main St., Santa Monica 90405. There's an after party here as well starting at 8 p.m.
Participating Restaurants
A Real Treat Candy, Areal, Ashland Hill, Aussie Pie Kitchen, Basement Tavern/ Victorian, Dolcenero Gelato, Enterprise Fish Co., Finn McCool's, French Garden Café, Lula's Cocina Mexicana, Manchego, Peet's Coffee, Pressed Juicery, Rick's Tavern, Three Twins Ice Cream and more.
Tickets
General admission ($25 in advance and $30 day-of) includes Mainopoly dollars to exchange for tastings as participating locations, food and drink specials and entrance to the Mainopoly after party at Areal. VIP tickets ($40 in advance and $50 ay-of) includes access to the "Go To Jail" lounge and beer garden sponsored by Shock Top with DJ, snacks, picnic tables, games, photo booth and more. Purchase tickets here.
dineL.A.'s Restaurant Week, January 19 - February 1, 2015, is actually a two-week dining event showcasing restaurants from Alhambra to Long Beach with specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus. Search by neighborhood to find deals on here on the Westside.
Culver City's new cheese haven just got in a Petit Vacherin, a seasonal cheese that's a "best of the best among cheese nerds," and they're offering to share some with you, for free. Wheel House is hosting its first happy hour next Wednesday, October 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. It's a casual “open house” get-together among friends and cheese lovers to taste a few new offerings and pair them up with other goodies from the shop including charcuterie and jams.
Wheel House Cheese // 12954 W Washington Blvd Culver City CA 90066
After partnering with Wurstkuche for a cheese and beer pairing at L.A. Beer Week, Wheel House Cheese Shop (our latest obsession in Culver City) is at it again with another Venice pop-in, this time at South End pizza and wine bar on Abbot Kinney.
Save your spot in the cozy cafe for an evening of Italian wine and cheese on Tuesday, October 14. South End proprietor Mario Vollera will select three wines to pair with Italian cheeses chosen specially from the Wheel House Cheese case.
The one-night-only event has three separate seatings at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., with each pairing lasting one hour. Reservations are $35 per person.
Oakwood Park launches a summer series of evening Sunday funday activities starting June 8. From food trucks to movie night in the park, parents and Oakwood's advisory board members are working together to create more family-friendly gatherings at the community park and recreation center.
Oakwood's Food Truck Sundays will happen every Sunday through August 2nd, and run from 4 to 8pm. 10 percent of the proceeds from selected food trucks will go towards park improvements.
BUY TICKETS
Early Bird Discount (before May 21): $35
General Admission (after May 21, or at the door) $45
Sponsored by Bud Light & Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, inspired by Rizerfest
Inspired by Rizerfest, The Brig presents its inaugural Crawfest this Sunday at the outdoor parking lot, which will be transformed for the event. It's a good-times crawfish boil, the traditional way: 500lbs of crawfish, Andouille sausage, corn, seasoning, and a pot. Poured directly onto the table. All you can eat. All you can drink Budweiser, plus Sailor Jerry rum cocktails. Make a mess, get your hands dirty. Play a game of cornhole. Get a Sailor Jerry tattoo. Bring your own lawn chair optional.
A portion of proceeds will be donated to Venice Community Housing (www.vchcorp.org), a charitable organization that helps low-income people achieve economic and personal stability through non-profit affordable housing, education, and a comprehensive network of supportive services.
Starting this Saturday, A-Frame is introducing A-HOP, all-you-can-eat pancakes for $14 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights. Choose from flavors likeChocolate Chip, Blueberry Orange Zest, Mango Lechera, Monsieur (pancake stuffed with gooey ham and cheese), and a double stack with A-Frame's famous chicken drumstick. For an extra $13, you get bottomless Micheladas, Bloody Marys, Mimosas & Hite. No reservations required.
Venice's biggest event of the year returns to Abbot Kinney Blvd this Sunday, September 29. More than 150,000 visitors will be here to enjoy the food, festivities and, of course, the shopping! From Brooks to Venice Blvd., expect dozens of local vendors, food trucks, art exhibits, live performances and plenty of people watching.
Food trucks, local restaurants and chef from all over Southern California will converge on the boardwalk for the Venice Beach Food Fest. Tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for children 10 years old and younger. For more information and to pre-purcchase tickets, visit venicebeachfoodfest.com.
